Colin Braun, who at 16 has already won more championships than many race car drivers ever will, was honored at the 50th annual American Auto Racing Writers, Broadcasters Association (AARWBA) banquet Saturday night at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel in Pomona, Calif.

Braun was recognized for being the recipient of the Gorsline Scholarship, which is given annually to a young, aspiring driver who consistently displays exceptional talent and is poised for superstardom. Showing the international status of this award, Sir Stirling Moss presented the scholarship to Braun prior to Autosport magazine's awards banquet in London in December.

Also being recognized by the American racing press corps at the AAWRBA banquet is a great honor for any driver but it was especially nice for Braun, since he is an American through and through. He resides in Ovalo, Texas.

Saturday night's function was a highlight of a whirlwind off-season for Braun. In 17 days the teen will become one of the youngest drivers ever to compete in the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., the most prestigious endurance sports car race in North America. Veteran Ross Bentley will share The Racer's Group's Team16 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car with three 16-year-olds: Braun, Adrian Carrio and Brad Coleman. Bentley is also the head of the Speed Secrets Driver Development program, which will provide training to Braun as part of the Gorsline Scholarship.